Words stopped being enough a long time ago — consequences are long overdue

Across Australia, for more than two years, we’ve witnessed a dangerous decline — not just in rhetoric, but in leadership, accountability, and moral courage. The result is a nation increasingly failing to protect its Jewish community — and, by extension, the values that define us all. Read more

Two plans, one standard: why the islamophobia report must be judged against the antisemitism plan

In the space of just a few months, Australians have been handed two national reports on hate: one on antisemitism by Jillian Segal, and one on Islamophobia by Aftab Malik. Read more

After the bridge: where do we go from here?

Normally, by midweek, I’m sitting down to write—an op-ed, a column, a reflection to be published here in Australia or shared across the globe. It’s something I do routinely, not out of obligation, but because there is always something urgent to say—something that needs to be said. Read more

Australia’s antisemitism plan can’t wait for a counterpart

Antisemitism in Australia is at crisis level—there is no other way to describe it. Read more

Jews know who we are — it’s time others did too

Antisemitism in Australia has reached a point where the government is finally — and seemingly — doing something about it, declaring that something must change. Read more

The Greens aren’t done yet — and their anti-Israel agenda is alive and well

On Tuesday, 17 June, Sydney’s Northern Beaches Council will debate a motion that has no business appearing on a local government agenda. Read more

The useful idiots of Sydney University: a cautionary tale of ignorance and antisemitism

If you’ve ever wondered what “useful idiots” look like in 2025, the University of Sydney’s Student Representative Council (SRC) Special General Meeting (SGM) on 14 May provided a textbook case. Read more

StandWithUs Australia expands campus advocacy

StandWithUs Australia is strengthening its impact on university campuses by selecting its second cohort of Emerson Fellows and adding two dedicated Campus Coordinators. Read more

Richard Kemp attempts to communicate with Sydney Uni pro-Palestinian protestors

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StandWithUs appoints Michael Gencher as executive director

StandWithUS has announced the appointment of Sydney-based Michael Gencher to the role of Executive Director, StandWithUs Australia. Read more

Acting CEO for the NSWJBD named

The NSW Jewish Board of Deputies has announced that Michael Gencher has today been appointed as the Board’s Acting CEO. Read more